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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 943.17 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 943.17 and 403.59 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 943.17 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/943.17 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 943.17 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 380,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,653.98/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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